Media Cluster Meeting on HIV/AIDS - 12 & 13 June 2014 - SAVE THE DATE
EU contribution to a reinforced prevention and improved care in times of HIV epidemic resurgence.
Chafea is delighted to inform you that the next media cluster meeting will be held on 12 and 13 June 2014 in Athens.
Have a peek at the agenda , speakers and event details will be confirmed in the coming days
Why is it important to improve HIV prevention in Europe?
HIV/AIDS remains a major public health problem in Europe. The number of newly reported HIV cases is increasing, which shows persistent HIV transmission in many European countries.
Although the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) is on the rise, which demonstrates a progressive improvement of the effectiveness of treatment, a high number of newly diagnosed cases are still identified late, reflecting a low uptake of HIV testing and limited access to it. The HIV late diagnosed persons are more likely to respond poorly to treatment and to have transmitted infection while being unaware of their HIV status.
In Europe, the HIV transmission remains concentrated in key population groups, such as men who have sex with men (MSM), migrants, people who inject drugs (PWID) and their sexual partners.
With most of the PLHIV persons in need of receiving treatment in Europe, HIV became a chronic infectious disease. People on antiretroviral treatment (ARV) live longer, but some of them can develop disabilities. This reduces the number of healthy life years ahead of them, mainly due to the persistent chronic conditions, associated diseases and long term medications side effects.
About the event
The HIV/AIDS Prevention cluster meeting is an opportunity for European media, policy makers and subject matter experts to discuss how to improve the response to the epidemic using the best practices developed with the support of the EU Health Programme.
The forum will develop through four specific sessions focused on how to increase the coverage and availability of prevention programmes in order to reach the most vulnerable populations groups.
Examples will be given of tools available for improving the quality of the HIV/AIDS and co-infections programmes while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
In the wider context of treatment as prevention, experts will share experiences and ideas with the aim of improving the quality of life of those persons living with HIV and reducing the risk of transmission and the development of antiretroviral therapy (ART) resistance.
About your participation
If you want to attend the media cluster, receive more information or get the press-pack please register.
Chafea may cover the journey expenses for a number of journalists on the basis of ‘first come first served’. All information will be provided further to your expression of interest.
Should you have further inquiries concerning the meeting, please address them to chafea-communication@ec.europa.eu.
About Chafea media clusters
Chafeas' media clusters address press journalists of specialised health media and of health columns in the general press. The meetings focus on the projects implemented in the frame of the EU Health Programmes, their results and impact on the daily life of European citizens. The event also gives a unique opportunity for discussions and interviews with the key actors of the projects presented.
We look forward to welcoming you in Athens.
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